Define Benched Meaning

Removed from a game or removed from play; can be applied to any situation where one is not permitted to participate in an activity.

Derived from the sporting world where players often sit on a bench when not playing. A player can be benched for many reasons including but not limited to: playing or performing poorly or sucking, disobeying the coach or leader, unsportsmanlike conduct, not following the game plan, showing up late, etc.

when one doesnt even try to shoot their shot.

equivalent of "served"

Sitting on a bench in the schoolyard during recess against one's will; punishment imposed by teachers on elementary school children for bad behavior.

Benching is when you start dating someone you think is nice and who has potential, but you're not crazy about them. You don't know wether to keep dating them, or dump them and move on to the next one. This is where benching happens; instead of going for either of the above polarized options, you put your date in your mental 'maybe' folder and 'bench them' so you date around to see what else is out there.

when you are already in a relationship, "the bench" is all the people that are interested in you and waiting for you guys to break up, so they can have have a shot. Also known as "second stringers."

(Irish origin)For a girl to sit on a guys lap facing him while Making out

the time spent photographing or watching graffiti on trains, more specifically passenger and freight trains.

For a girl to sit on a guy's lap facing him while they kiss.

to put a lot of effort into an activity no matter what it is (eg sports, project, study, gaming, eating)